Gran Mitla
Gran Mitla Sal de Gusano (Worm Salt)
Size: 100g
Gran Mitla Sal de Gusano is crafted from a three-generation old Gran Mitla family recipe that will enhance the finest Mezcal you choose to pair it with. A distinct Oaxacan flavour to accompany your Mezcal, Tequila and cocktails, on fruits and salads, or in signature Mexican dishes. Gusano de Maguey is a native worm of the Agave. It’s a traditional delicacy that dates back to the pre-Hispanic era where it was consumed only by Aztec emperors and was known as Chinicuil. The Gusano is an indigenous species that feeds off the agave and are only prevalent seasonally between the months of August and September. After reaching adulthood, the Gusano is carefully selected and extracted. The Gusano is then dried, toasted and carefully ground with hand harvested Oaxacan sea salt. Today it is still considered an exotic addition to any dish in Mexico, and is often eaten in mixiotes, tamales and salsas.
Gran Mitla Sal de Gusano (Worm Salt)
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What does Agaveria means?
Agaveria is the place where to buy spirits made from Agave, such as
Tequila, Mezcal, Raicilla, Sotol and many more. It comes from the two
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What is the difference between Tequila, Mezcal, Sotol and Raicilla?
First, those spirits come from Mexico, and all have Appellation of Origin, better known as Denomination of Origin, meaning that nowhere else in the world can make these spirits and call them such.
The main difference between each one is the specie of Agave used (except for Sotol since it’s not made out of an Agave, but from a plant called Dasylirion or better known as Sotol) own plant and is not an agave) and the place/region/state that is made. There are differences in their process, and each spirit has a unique and distinctive
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How do I store my spirit?
We recommend you do two things first, store them in a place away from sunlight and significant temperature changes, and second, seal your bottles with clingwrap or parafilm to preserve the alcohol.
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